Position – Technical Assistant

Reference – EDFJP00003388

Location – Hinkley Point C site

Arrangement – Staffed

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

The Quality Assistant supports the implementation of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities within the Joint Design Office (JDO). This entry-level role is ideal for someone with foundational experience in quality practices and a keen interest in developing their skills in a regulated engineering environment. The role contributes to maintaining compliance with internal standards and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the JDO.

The JDO is a site-based engineering organisation integrating Responsible Designer (RD) and third-tier designers to resolve site-based design issues. The Quality Assistant works within this collaborative structure, supporting the Quality and Improvement Manager and engaging with various JDO branches to help ensure quality processes are followed and documented appropriately

Principal Accountabilities –

• Supports QA/QC activities under the guidance of the Quality and
• Improvement Manager.
• Operates within the JDO Quality Manual and Surveillance Plan.
• Assists with internal audits and quality reviews.
• Helps maintain documentation and records in line with ISO standards and HPC requirements.
• No direct responsibility for managing teams or leading audits.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining quality documentation and records.
• Support the scheduling and coordination of internal audits.
• Help track non-conformances and improvement actions.
• Contribute to lessons learnt and improvement initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for quality tools and dashboards
• Assist in monitoring compliance with HPC IMS, ISO 9001, GSR-3, and other relevant standards.
• Respond to basic quality-related queries and escalate as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Basic understanding of quality principles and documentation.
• Some experience supporting or participating in audits.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn and develop within a regulated environment.

Desirable

• Exposure to ISO 9001 or similar standards.
• Experience in engineering or construction environments.
• Training or certification in quality (e.g. CQI Foundation level).

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance 
• Private Medical Scheme* 
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.